Carlon Cementing Joints - Low Res User Manual

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Average number of joints per can

Pipe size1/2 Pint Pint Quart Gallon

1

/2 140 275 550 2,200

3

/

4 90 180 360 1,440

170140 280 1,120

1

1

/

4 50 100 200 800

1

1

/2 37 75 150 600

2204080320

21/2 17 35 70 280

3153060240

31/2 13 27 54 216

4122550200
591938 150
661224 95

Average shelf-life of all Carlon cement is 24 months (unopened
cans stored below 80˚F.)

All Carlon cements are specially formulated to be used with
Carlon PVC products, and do not require primers when parts are
clean of dirt and moisture.

Cementing PVC Conduit:

1. Make square saw cut with fine

tooth saw.

2. Deburr and round inside edge

of the cut end.

3. Clean socket ID and spigot OD

of dirt and moisture.

4. Apply a uniform coat of

cement to spigot end and
push onto socket bottom,
rotating

1

/4 turn.

5. Allow time to set before

disturbing. This will depend
upon temperature.

Cementing PVC Conduit
for

Submerged Areas

Requiring

Air or Water

Tightness:

1. Follow the procedure to the

left for cementing conduit.

2. Test workmanship by

conducting a low pressure air
(3.0 - 5.0 psi) test after system
is installed and cemented
joints are set.

3. Plug and block ends to

prevent movement prior to
pressurization.

4. Check for leaks with soap

solution.

5. Even low pressure air can

cause high thrust loads and
caution must be observed.

Cementing ENT for
Concrete-Tight
Applications:

1. Use Carlon Socket tight

fittings or couplings.

2.

Do not

use chemical primer

or cleaner.

3. Apply a light uniform coat of

cement, labeled for use with
ENT.

4.

A brush

shall be used to

apply the cement.

5. Brush excess cement out of

ENT grooves

6. Promptly insert ENT into

fitting while cement is wet,
until the fitting stop is
reached, and give

1

/4 turn.

7. Do not disturb until the joint
is set.

Cement Joints

Carlon nonmetallic products
are joined by means of
solvent cement joints. Sizes

1

/2" through 11/2" should be
cut square (using a fine tooth
handsaw) and deburred. For
sizes 2" through 6" a miter
box or similar saw guide
should be utilized to keep the
material steady. After cutting
and deburring, wipe ends
clean of dust, dirt and
shavings.

Joining process as follows: Be
sure that conduit end is clean
and dry. Apply coat of Carlon
Solvent Cement (use dauber)
to end of conduit, the length
of the socket to be attached.
Push conduit firmly into fitting

while rotating conduit slightly about one-quarter turn to
spread cement evenly. Allow joint to set approximately
10 minutes.

Carlon recommends the use of Carlon cement for
proper solvent cement joints. Since this cement is
prepared particularly for our product compounds and
tolerances, we cannot guarantee joints assembled with
cement materials supplied by other manufacturers.
Regular grade grey solvent cement will accommodate
most application situations being of a general purpose
nature. In situations requiring an extremely fast-setting
joint, (low temperature or difficult installation
conditions) Carlon All Weather Quick-Set Cement is
recommended. Standard grade clear cement is recom­mended for noncritical utility applications where gap
filling and leak testing are not required.

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